Suzuki GS500 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.5 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki GS500 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely36.8%

   28 occurrences

2. 2.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.5%

   8 occurrences

3. 3.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released9.2%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.Exhaust system leaking or insecure9.2%

   7 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.2%

   7 occurrences

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.9%

   6 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre7.9%

   6 occurrences

8. 8.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.3%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.3%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.3%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar5.3%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.3%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GS500 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.1%

   48 tests

2. 2.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured5.6%

   38 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.9%

   33 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.9%

   26 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.6%

   24 tests

6. 6.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.4%

   23 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.8%

   19 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.8%

   19 tests

What gets tested

The GS500 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

26,107

Test classes

class 2: 675

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

• Suzuki GSXR86.0%
• Suzuki GSXS89.3% raw
• Suzuki DL91.2%
• Suzuki GSX89.6%
• Suzuki GSF60080.0% raw
• Suzuki GSF120084.7% raw
• All Suzuki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki GS500?

82.1% unadjusted, from 675 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GS500 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 36.8% of failed Suzuki GS500 tests, followed by "A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (10.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki GS500 usually have at its MOT?

26,107 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.